Does spring mark the time for your heat pump maintenance?

Spring is officially here: the season that almost goes unnoticed, somewhere between the long winter and the short summer. You’re wondering what to do with your heat pump before summer arrives? You’re trying to remember what the installer told you. What did he say, just after assuring you that your heat pump is an almost maintenance-free device?

Let us refresh your memory!

Maintaining the indoor unit

First, when it comes to the indoor portion of your heat pump, the air filters need to be cleaned regularly. Specifically, you should make sure to remove dust on a monthly basis, ideally. If that’s not possible, we recommend at least cleaning them every three months. We regularly dust the furniture in our homes, don’t we? How can we think it’s unnecessary to do the same for devices that accompany us daily? This is especially true when these devices filter the air we breathe.

Maintaining the outdoor unit

Less frequently, maintenance of the outdoor unit of your central heat pump is required. This involves biannual cleaning of the coil located behind the outdoor unit. Additionally, it’s important to prevent the accumulation of dead leaves or other debris on the condenser.

Are there really benefits to maintaining your heat pump?

There are certainly advantages to taking care of your device. In short, consider:

  1. Optimal performance of your device: Haven’t you noticed that at some point, your heat pump seems to “push” air with less force than usual?
  2. Energy savings, and consequently cost savings: By being less clogged, your device works better and without too much effort.
  3. Extended lifespan: Like any well-maintained device, your heat pump will last longer.
  4. Healthier air by eliminating bacteria and preventing mold.

Wondering if this maintenance can be done at home without outside help? Follow us here to learn more about the types of maintenance you can handle on your own. In the meantime, if you’re not the hands-on type, contact a member of our team.

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